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Art du Temps Wall Clock is Sooo Cool, Sooo Expensive
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We cover quite a few odd clocks and watches around here. Of all the wall clocks I have ever seen, this awesome Swiss-made wall clock called Art du Temps could be the best ever. The thing I like so much is that despite its looks, it’s not digital at all.… |
January 26th, 2011
Time Writing Machine: by the Time You Know What Time It is, Another Minute has Passed
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This amazing mechanical gizmo is actually a very complex timepiece that tells time not with hands, LEDs or LCDs, but by actually writing the time on a piece of paper. Created by the horological artisans of Switzerland’s Jaquet Droz, this analog clock is a true thing of wonder. La Machine … |
April 26th, 2009
Atmos 561 Clock Powered Solely by Temperature Changes
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The Atmos 561 mechanical clock, designed by Marc Newson, is powered by changes in the temperature, so you never need to wind it up. Oh, and also, it’s encased in a big block of crystal. This design marks the 80th anniversary of Atmos clocks by the Swiss maker Jaeger LeCoultre… |
July 22nd, 2008
Intricate Handmade Xbox 360 Faceplates
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Swiss artist André Willimann handcrafts these gloriously detailed 3-dimensional faceplates for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. Each one is meticulously assembled from custom molded 3-D pieces, then individually oil painted to give the works depth and color. The artist is currently selling a limited-edition series called “Treasure Island”, which feature a… |
October 7th, 2007
Fancy Watches Get the Virtual Treatment
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I’ll start out by telling you that I’ve never been a dweller of the Second Life universe, but then again, I’m too busy living three or four lives in the real world. But for those of you who do take up residence in the insanely popular virtual world, you’ll soon… |
September 3rd, 2007
Urwerk 103.08 Titanium Coated Watch Means Business
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This timepiece from Swiss watchmaker Urwerk boasts a case that’s made from a specially coated steel that’s virtually indestructible. The Urwork 103.08 not only has a unique dial and case design that looks like something Master Chief might don, it’s coated with Titanium Aluminum Nitride (a.k.a. “TiAlN”), meaning it might… |
August 23rd, 2007
Big Bang Wristwatch Blows My Mind
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While it might not be the easiest watch to read, there’s no denying the sheer awesomeness of this luxuriant wristwatch from Hublot. The appropriately named Big Bang 44mm All Black Carat watch may have traditional analog dials, but its design is anything but conservative. Featuring an all black face with… |
July 26th, 2007
